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Clothespin Alligator Friend Puppet

This easy kids craft is perfect for a rainy day. With just a few simple supplies, you can bring these cute alligators to life. Let your child customize them with different colors and patterns. They’ll have hours of fun playing with their new friends.

Clothespin Alligator Friend - Kid Craft

Bring These Cute Alligator Friends to Life with this Easy Kids Craft Idea

Not only is this alligator themed craft idea super easy for children of ALL ages but it’s also makes for some awesome pretend play pieces as well! With complete customization at their fingertips, there really is NO EXCUSE not to bring these clothespin alligator friends to life!

So friends – please don’t go crazy thinking about ways to entertain your child today. We have YOU covered with our DIY alligator puppet craft idea!!!

I’m sure you are chomping to get to the full tutorial, so find all you need to know below! Then grab your various craft supplies and let the crafty alligator making fun begin!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your finished wood clothespin alligators with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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Clothespin Alligator - Kid Craft Idea

This alligator themed kids craft is perfect for bringing some fun pretend play into your child’s life. With easy customization, there’s no excuse not to try it out!

Craft Supplies:

  • Wooden Clothespins – one per alligator craft
  • Green Paint Marker
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Small Wiggle Eyes – two per alligator craft
  • Black Sharpie Marker

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Directions:

  • First have children color their clothespin {one per alligator} completely green.
  • Set aside them aside to allow them to dry.
  • Next grab your white cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out some pointy, triangle teeth for the alligator.
  • Now go ahead and “pinch” the teeth, in between the painted clothespin.
  • Follow that up by gluing on the tiny wiggle eyes.
  • Finish off the Clothespin Alligator, use the black Sharpie marker to draw on some squiggly spikes, along the clothespin.
  • Then set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Display/play with your wooden alligator proudly!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Clothespin Alligator - Kid Craft Idea

Love our Clothespin Alligator idea? Of course you do!

So be sure to also check out our Clothespin and Paper Unicorn craft post.

It’s another art project idea that doubles as a puppet for pretend play afterwards!

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Clothespin Alligator Friend

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Tools:

  • Scissors
  • School Glue

Supplies:

  • 1 Wooden Clothespin
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Green Paint Pen
  • Black Sharpie Marker
  • 2 Small Wiggle Eyes

Instructions:

  • First have children color their clothespin {one per alligator} completely green.
  • Set aside them aside to allow them to dry.
  • Next grab your white cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out some pointy, triangle teeth for the alligator.
  • Now go ahead and "pinch" the teeth, in between the painted clothespin.
  • Follow that up by gluing on the tiny wiggle eyes.
  • Finish off the Clothespin Alligator, use the black Sharpie marker to draw on some squiggly spikes, along the clothespin.
  • Then set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Display/play with your wooden alligator proudly!
  • Don't forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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